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The Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority (hereafter " The Authority),
Having regard to Directive 97 /67/EC of 15 December 1997 as amended, concerning common rules for the development of the internal market in Community postal services and the improvement of the quality of service (hereinafter ' The Postal Directive) ;
Given the postal code and electronic communications (hereinafter " CPCE "), and in particular Article L. 5;
Given the code of construction and housing (hereinafter ' CCH "), and in particular Article R. 111-14-1;
In view of the Internal Security Code, and in particular Articles L. 611-1 and following;
Seen Act No. 2005-516 of 20 May 2005 Relating to the regulation of postal activities;
In view of the Law n ° 2010-123 of 9 February 2010 on the business La Poste and postal activities;
Seen decree n ° 2007-29 of 5 January 2007 concerning the universal postal service and the rights and obligations of La Poste and amending the postal and communications code Electronic;
Seen Decree n ° 2012-1072 of 20 September 2012 concerning the compensation fund for the universal postal service with various modifications of the code of Electronic communications and positions;
Due to the June 29 Order 1979 on the equipment of residential buildings in mailboxes;
In view of the request for an opinion from the Minister responsible for small and medium-sized enterprises, innovation and the digital economy, transmitted on 29 November 2012 ;
After deliberation on January 29, 2013,
1. Context elements
Directive 97 /67/EC of 15 December 1997 on common rules for the development of the internal market in Community postal services and the improvement of the quality of service was amended by the Directive 2002/39/EC of 10 June 2002 organising the universal service and by Directive 2008 /6/EC of 20 February 2008 which provides for the total opening of the postal market to competition.
La Law n ° 2005-516 of 20 May 2005 Regulation of postal activities as well as Law n ° 2010-123 of 9 February 2010 on the public company La Poste and postal activities have, in particular, allowed Transpose, in French law, the provisions of the above-mentioned Postal Directive.
The law of 20 May 2005 was intended, inter alia, to open a part of the postal market to competition, reducing the monopoly of La Poste to a reserved area On domestic or foreign shipments of correspondence Of a weight not exceeding 50 grams and of a price less than two and a half times the base rate. This law also defined the universal postal service. In this context, the Decree n ° 2007-29 of 5 January 2007 specifies the features of the universal service offer as well as the obligations incumbent on La Poste The universal service provider and provides for the existence of a catalogue, maintained and updated by La Poste, presenting the various universal service benefits.
The law of 9 February 2010 fully opened the postal market to the Competition from 1 January 2011-La Poste is no longer a monopoly on a Reserved sector-and changed the status of La Poste, the former administration of the state thus becoming an anonymous company.
These legislative and regulatory developments have called for an update of the regulatory part of the postal code and of the Electronic communications to correct certain provisions that have become redundant or obsolete. The Decree n ° 2012-1072 of 20 September 2012 made various changes to the regulatory part of the postal code and electronic communications relating to the Decrees made in the Council of State.
In view of this evolution of the legislative and regulatory framework applicable to the postal sector, it is now a matter of updating the regulatory part of the postal code and electronic communications On simple orders.
Article L. 5 of the CPCE Provides that " The Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Services shall be consulted on draft laws or regulations relating to postal services'. Pursuant to these provisions, the Minister responsible for posts seized the Authority on November 29, 2012, from a draft order amending the regulatory part of the CPCE relating to simple decrees.
The purpose of this draft decree is to Remove provisions from the regulatory part of the CPCE that have become obsolete, in particular because of the abolition of higher-ranking standards which they were intended to specify and, on the other hand, to introduce some new provisions.
2. The deleted provisions
The draft decree submitted to the Authority provides for the removal of a relatively large number of provisions appearing obsolete or inadequate, due to the profound change in the postal sector Since the Act of 2 July 1990 establishing the public operators La Poste and France Télécom.
La Poste, an administration of the state which has become an anonymous company
The law of 9 February 2010 on the public undertaking La Poste and aux Postal activities transformed the legal person under public law " The Post " An anonymous company, effective March 1, 2010. Certain regulations, adopted to apply to La Poste as the administration of the State, are therefore no longer required.
In this context, the draft decree submitted to the Authority deletes, in particular, Article D. 5 of the CPCE which provides that the management of ancillary revenue may be entrusted, inter alia, to the buralists. This provision was justified in a context in which the sale of stamp books was a recipe for the state. Today, the La Poste operator is no longer an administration but an anonymous company, it is free to contract with the network of its choice.
Provisions now specified elsewhere
Some Articles, the deletion of which is proposed by the draft decree, are now unnecessary in so far as the provisions they contain are now specified elsewhere. This is in particular the case of Article D. 49 of the CPCE which provides that " The recommended objects are deposited at the post offices ". The Order of 7 February 2007 (1), which was adopted pursuant to Article R. 2-1 of the CPCE, is now specifically designed to clarify the arrangements for the filing and distribution of the recommended consignments. These elements are also recalled in the universal service catalogue, pursuant to Article R. 1-1-10 of the CPCE as well as in the specific conditions of sale of the registered
of La Poste. The CPCE which lays down the conditions and procedures for the customs control of postal items. This issue is now dealt with by Article L. 30 of the CPCE.
The
Post specific missions specified in the universal postal service provisions
The The deletion of certain articles is also justified by the fact that some of the specific tasks of La Poste are today specified by the provisions relating to the universal postal service, introduced by the law of 20 May 2005 and The texts taken for its application. The updating of these provisions is all the more necessary because they have been adopted in a monopoly context and appear today as applying to all postal operators when they are not intended to cover only The postal service, as a universal service provider.
In particular, Article D. 73 of the CPCE provides that ordinary correspondence received by the President of the Republic shall be admitted free of duty. Today, Article R. 1-1-26 of the CPCE restas this provision: Ordinary correspondence addressed to the President of the Republic shall be admitted free of duty." This provision is found in the section on " Duties and obligations of La Poste in respect of its public postal service missions ", the exemption applies only to correspondence sent by La Poste and not to other postal service providers.
Similarly, Article D. 6 of the CPCE is intended to be deleted in that it states that " The conditions for the admission of objects of correspondence of any kind shall be fixed by order of the Minister for posts'. Indeed, Article R. 1-1-5 of the CPCE relating to the characteristics of the universal service, now establishes the conditions for the admission of postal items falling within the universal service: The packaging and packaging of postal items belonging to the universal service shall be adapted to the form and nature of the content of the consignment and to the conditions of carriage in order to preserve its integrity and confidentiality. The conditions required to comply with these provisions are specified in the catalogue provided for in Article R. 1-1-10. "
Another example is that of Article D. 45 of the CPCE which must also be deleted in so far as it specifies the processing of non-postage-paid correspondence. Indeed, Article R. 1-1-3 of the CPCE, relating to the universal service obligations incumbent on La Poste, now regulates the issue of underpaid consignments. It provides that, " In the case of insufficient postage, postal items shall be delivered to the addressee provided that he pays a supplementary postage. Failing this, the consignments are returned to the sender ".
Similarly, articles D. 29 to D. 31 of the CPCE are intended to be deleted in that they define the characteristics of the" Audio magazines " May benefit from reduced pricing and the conditions necessary for the application of the latter. From now on, sound magazines are included in the broader category of cecograms and fall under Article R. 1 of the CPCE which provides that " The universal service shall include [...] cecotgram consignments free of charge in ordinary or recommended consignment ". The order of 2 January 2009 (2) defines the consignments of cecograms forming part of the universal service and benefiting from the Free; sound recordings are part of it: " Free cecgram delivery services shall include [...] sound or digital recordings ". The purpose of this Order is to specify the terms and conditions for sending the cecograms free of charge.
3. The case of Article D. 90 of the CPCE
The draft decree submitted to the Authority provides for the deletion of Article D. 90 of the CPCE which relates to the distribution in the home of the recipients and the reception facilities thereof Must have. The deletion of this article raises several questions.
As regards the requirement for recipients to have a standard mailbox:
Article R. 1-1-5 of the CPCE provides that " The distribution shall be subject to the existence, in the addressee, of a reception facility for correspondence which is accessible and in accordance with the specifications laid down in accordance with the rules in force.
. The CPCE specifies that " Buildings constructed on or after a date to be determined by the joint order of the Minister of Equipment and the Secretary of State for Electronic Communications and Electronic Communications shall include an equipment of mailboxes to ensure that The security of correspondence and the speed of distribution ".
Article R. 111-14-1 of the Construction and Housing Code (CCH), which is part of Title I of this Code, entitled" Construction of the buildings ", provides that" For postal services, residential buildings must be filled with mailboxes as a result of a mailbox per unit. If there are multiple units, these boxes must be grouped into homogeneous sets. A joint decree of the Minister responsible for construction and housing and the minister responsible for posts shall specify the arrangements for the application of the provisions of this Article. '.
The Decree of 29 June 1979 on the equipment of buildings Of housing in mailboxes, taken pursuant to articles D. 90 of the CPCE and R. 111-14-1 of the CCH, states that " The buildings must be equipped with a number of mailboxes at least equal to the number of units and the equipment must comply with the French standards NF D 27-404 (for internal installation) or NF D 27-405 (for outdoor installation) in Effective at the date of the application for a building permit. "
This provision therefore imposes an obligation on the addressees to hold a standard letter box for buildings after the date of entry into force of the This order-published in the Official Journal of the French Republic on 12 July 1979-July 13, 1979. It has a twofold basis: the CPCE and the CCH. The deletion of Article D. 90 of the CPCE would amount to circumscribing the legal basis of the decree of 29 June 1979 to that of Article R. 111-14-1 of the CCH. However, this section only imposes mailboxes at the construction stage of a building and not on a permanent basis. So, if they disappear, for whatever reason, no text would make it possible for them to be replaced. Thus, users would no longer be required to set up a " Installation of reception of accessible correspondence ", under Article R. 1-1-5 of the CPCE.
Concerning the processing of undeliverable objects:
Article D. 90 of the CPCE provides that," In the absence of such equipment [mailbox equipment to ensure the security of correspondence and the speed of distribution], the objects of correspondence shall be put in place at the post office of the following Arrangements and deadlines set by the Minister of PTT ".
The implementation of this provision appears difficult in practice, with the filing of a notice of proceeding which may not be possible as soon as no suitable equipment for receiving the mail Is available. Moreover, the general terms and conditions of sale Courrier-Colis de La Poste (CGV), thereby contravening the regulations, provide for non-distributable consignments, that, " If La Poste fails to reach the addressee, undeliverable consignments shall be returned to the sender where it is identifiable. "
In this context, it seems necessary to substitute the current provisions of Article D. 90 of the CPCE the following provisions: In the absence of mailboxes or an accessible correspondence reception facility, correspondence objects are, where possible, put into action and, if not, returned to their sender. "
Proposal for alternative wording:
In the light of the foregoing, the Authority proposes the amendment of Article D. 90 of the CPCE, in particular in paragraphs 2 and 3. It also proposes to maintain the last paragraph of the same article which provides that " Agreements may, on the other hand, be concluded [...] for the service of buildings which, by their nature, situation or assignment, justify special operating conditions'. Indeed, Article L. 1 of the CPCE provides that " The distribution service shall be carried out, in appropriate facilities, at the domicile of each natural or legal person or, by way of derogation, under conditions laid down by decree. ' The last paragraph of Article D. 90 of the CPCE is precisely a derogation from the principle of distribution in the home of the consignee provided for in Article L. 1 of the ECCC. This provision clarifies the conditions under which postal service providers, in particular La Poste, may derogate from Article L. 1 of the CPCE.
4. The new provisions
On the prohibition of the insertion of banknotes, coins or precious metals in mailings:
The draft decree submitted to the Authority proposes the insertion of a new Article D. 1 drafted in the way Next: " The insertion of banknotes, coins and precious metals shall be prohibited in postal items, consignments of declared value, in recommended consignments and consignments subject to formalities attesting to their deposit and distribution." The draft decree thus provides for the deletion of articles D. 53 and D. 55 of the CPCE by virtue of which banknotes, coins and precious metals, in particular, are eligible for shipment in declared value.
This restriction of The content of declared consignments appears to be in conformity with the provisions of Articles L. 611-1 et seq. Of the Internal Security Code which provide for specific rules for the exercise of transport and delivery of funds and Precious metals. In particular, pursuant to Article L. 612-2 of that Code, the transport activity and the delivery of precious metals and funds must be exclusive of any other service provision not related to the supervision, the guarantee or the transport of funds, Of precious metals and jewellery and cannot therefore be exercised simultaneously with a postal service activity. The Post, such as credit institutions, has a derogation allowing it to transport funds where the amount of the sums being transported is less than € 5 335: " Except, for employees of La Poste or credit institutions authorised by their employer, where their amount is less than EUR 5 335 " (Article L. 611-1 of the Internal Security Code). However, the economy of this provision demonstrates that it is only applicable to the banking activities of the La Poste group, as is confirmed by the parliamentary debates on the law of 20 May 2005
To quote the words: Bank notes " Currently employed in ECL Item D. 55, rather than: " Banknotes "
On the transport of jewellery and other valuables:
The draft decree submitted to the Authority also provides for the addition of a new Article D. 2 of the CPCE, specifically concerning the benefits of the service Universal, which states: " In the framework of the services covered by the universal postal service offered by the provider of this service:
1 ° The jewellery defined in III of Article 1 of the abovementioned decree of 28 April 2000 may be transported only by sending it to Declared value.
2 ° The amount of the consignments with declared value must be in accordance with the threshold set by the order provided for in Article R. 1 of this Code.
3 ° The value of the items inserted in a recommended shipment must not exceed the level of guarantee Selected by the sender at the time of filing. "
It follows from this draft article that only declared value consignments could be used for the movement of jewellery within the meaning of the decree of 28 April 2008 (3), that is to say," Objects, including clocks, which include precious metals subject to legal titles, rare materials or products derived from innovative technologies, precious stones or fine or cultured pearls, and the elements of Precious metal jewelry entering the manufacturing cycle ".
The specific conditions of sale of the Colissimo recommended of La Poste today provide for the possibility of inserting jewels and other valuables in the packages Recommended, this product benefits from a lump-sum benefit plan in case of Loss or damage function of the rate of recommendation chosen by the sender: In the recommended colissimo [France and overseas], the insertion of jewels, restaurants or other titles is possible, provided that the value of these contents is not greater than the amount of compensation awarded in the event of loss or damage to the ".
The opportunity now offered by La Poste to insert, in particular, jewellery in the recommended consignments does not seem to raise any particular problem for the users or La Poste itself. The Authority therefore proposes that this provision of Article D. 2 of the CPCE should be worded as follows: Jewellery defined in III of Article 1 of the said Decree of 28 April 2000 may be transported only by means of declared value and by registered package. "
Subject to the comments made, the Authority issues a favourable opinion on this draft order.
Done at Paris, on 29 January 2013.
A N N E X E R E C A P I T U L A T I V E D E S M O D I F I C A T I O N S P R O P O S E E S
Electronic Communications and Position Code
(Regulatory Party. -Simple Decrees)
BOOK
THE POSTAL SERVICE
| LIVRE I. -General Chapter I. -The postal monopoly | Title I. -General Chapter I. -Universal postal service and postal service obligations |
| Item D. 1 | Item D. 1 |
| The tax payable for delivery to the recipient Or to the sender, on their request, of the letters and packets seized pursuant to Articles L. 23 and L. 24, shall be four times the postage rate applicable to each of them. | The tax payable for the remission to the The addressee or the sender, on their request, of the letters and packets seized Pursuant to Articles L. 23 and L. 24, is four times the postage rate applicable to each of them. |
| | Inserting banknotes, coins and metals Is prohibited in mailings, including in declared consignments, recommended shipments and consignments subject to formalities attesting to their deposit and distribution. |
| Article D. 2 | Item D. 2 |
| When a ship is forced to quarantine at one of the ports of France, the captain predelivers the letters and packages that he and the crew members have been assigned to the health administration Port public. This administration, after carrying out its health operation, shall deliver the letters and packets to the recipients of posts which, alone, are responsible for distributing them or giving them courses by the next regular mail for their destination Later. | When a ship is obliged to quarantine at one of the ports of France, the master predelivers the letters and packages of which he and the crew members have been charged to The administration of public health in the harbour. This administration, after carrying out its health operation, shall deliver the letters and packets to the recipients of posts which, alone, are responsible for distributing them or giving them courses by the next regular mail for their destination Later. |
| | As part of the universal postal service benefits provided by the provider of this service: |
| | 1 ° The jewellery defined in III of Article 1 of the decree of 28 April 2000, as amended, can only be transported by means of declared value and by registered package. |
| | 2 ° The amount of the reported consignments must meet the threshold set by the order provided for in item R. 1 of this code. |
| | 3 ° The value of the objects inserted in a recommended shipment must not Exceed the guarantee level chosen by the shipper at the time the shipment is filed. |
| Chapter II. -Exemptions to inviolability and secrecy of correspondence | Chapter II. -Deviations from inviolability and secrecy of correspondence |
| Article D. 3 | Article D. 3 |
| Customs officials may proceed, With the assistance of postal and electronic communications officers, in the opening and verification of all unfinished consignments, as well as closed-ended consignments of the label " Customs " Provided by the Universal Postal Convention, of domestic or foreign origin. They may, in addition, require the opening by the service of posts, in the presence of the consignor or the addressee, as the case may be, or on his authorisation, of closed consignments not covered by that label, which shall then be submitted to their Customs officials can under no circumstances be aware of the content of correspondence. | Customs officials may proceed, with the assistance of the officers in the administration of the Electronic communications, opening and verification of the All non-enclosed consignments, as well as enclosed consignments bearing the label " Customs " Provided by the Universal Postal Convention, of domestic or foreign origin. They may, in addition, require the opening by the service of posts, in the presence of the consignor or the addressee, as the case may be, or on his authorisation, of closed consignments not covered by that label, which shall then be submitted to their Customs officials cannot, under any circumstances, be aware of the content of correspondence. |
| Chapter III. -Post Office Creation | Chapter III. -Creation of post offices |
| Article D. 4 | Article D. 4 |
| Postal administration and electronic communications proceeds within the limit The authorities granted by the financial laws, the establishment of the institutions and the jobs necessary for the performance of the services entrusted to it. | Electronic Communications and Postal Administration Shall, within the limits of the authorisations granted by the laws of Financial, the establishment of the institutions and the jobs required to perform the services entrusted to it. |
| Article D. 5 | Article D. 5 |
| The management of ancillary revenue may be entrusted to the buralist recipients of indirect contributions for whom it is an obligation, to debaters of tobacco, to traders and even, if necessary, to individuals. | Ancillary revenue management can be assigned to Buralist recipients of indirect contributions for whom it is an obligation, to debaters of tobacco, to traders and even, if necessary, to individuals. |
| Chapter IV. -Conditions for admission of correspondence objects into the internal regime | Chapter IV. -Conditions for admission of correspondence objects into the internal regime |
| Section 1. -General | Section 1. -General |
| Article D. 6 | Article D. 6 |
| The conditions for the admission of correspondence objects of all kinds are fixed by order of the Minister for posts and electronic communications subject, as far as the international regime is concerned, to the provisions set out in the Universal Postal Convention. | The conditions for the admission of objects of Correspondence of any kind shall be fixed by order of the Minister of Posts and electronic communications subject, as far as the international regime is concerned, to the provisions contained in the Universal Postal Convention. |
| Silence kept for more than nine months on The application for registration of consignors of radioactive material by post shall be deemed to be a rejection decision. This period may be amended only by decree in the Council of State. | The silence kept for more than nine months on the application for the authorisation of consignors of radioactive material by post shall be deemed to be a rejection decision. This period can only be amended by decree in the Council of State. |
| Article D. 7 | Article D. 7 |
| The weight of bands, envelopes, twine and stamps Items entrusted to the postal service, as well as those used for postage, are included in the weight subject to the tax. | The weight of the tapes, envelopes, twine and stamps of the consignments entrusted to the Postal service, as well as the figurines used for Postage, is included in the weight subject to tax. |
| Article D. 8 | Article D. 8 |
| The consignments referred to in Articles D. 10, D. 13 and D. 14 Free from the reduced rate and not fulfilling the conditions required to benefit from this tariff are considered to be underpaid letters if they are presented in short or under wraps and as insufficient postage Freed if they are presented in another form. | The consignments referred to in Articles D. 10, D. 13 and D. 14, cleared at the reduced rate and not fulfilling the conditions required for the benefit of this tariff, shall be considered as inadequately cleared letters if they are presented to be discovered or Under envelope, and as a postage-paid postage meter if presented in another form. |
| The same is true for shipments referred to in items D. 13 and D. 14 when they have annotations Manuscripts not authorized or contain notes, whether or not printed, showing Personal or personal correspondence. | The same applies to shipments referred to in Articles D. 13 and D. 14 when they contain unauthorized handwritten annotations or contain Notes, whether or not printed, showing the character of personal correspondence or can be held. |
| Section 2. -Letters, Postcards and Postcards | Section 2. -Letters, Postcards and Postcards |
| Article D. 9 | Article D. 9 |
| In the domestic system are considered " Letters " For the application of the postal rate: 1 ° Shipments submitted in the form of overdraft or enclosed, closed or unsealed, consisting mainly of correspondence or papers in lieu; 2 ° Shipments that do not respond The conditions for admission of their category in the cases provided for in Article D. 8. | In the internal system shall be regarded as " Letters " For the application of the postal rate: 1 ° Shipments submitted in the form of flounder or in-envelope, close or non-enclosed, consisting mainly of correspondence or papers taking place; 2 ° Shipments that do not meet the conditions for admission Category in the cases provided for in item D. 8. |
| Article D. 10 | Article D. 10 |
| Postcards, which benefit from pricing Particular, are made up of a thin sheet of thin cardboard resistant In order not to interfere with the manipulation and, at least, the right half of the front is reserved for the addressee. | Postcards, which receive special pricing, are made up of a Thin sheet of cardboard resistant enough not to interfere with the manipulation and of which the right half, at least, of the front is reserved for the address of the recipient. |
| Article D. 11 | Item D. 11 |
| Except where Fulfil the conditions laid down in Articles D. 13 and D. 14 to be admitted to the tariff of " Printed and samples ", consignments consisting essentially of goods and presented as a packet, whether closed or not, shall be subject to the rates of postage. | Except if they meet the conditions As defined in Articles D. 13 and D. 14 to be admitted to the Tariff of " Printouts and samples ", consignments consisting mainly of goods and presented as packages, whether closed or not, are subject to price-mail pricing. |
| Article D. 12 | Article D. 12 |
| Packs benefit from a special rate as long as they are free from the postage meter, sorted and bagged by centralizing and large cities, and Deposited in a number at least equal to 1 000 at the premises, days and hours agreed with the An even smaller special rate may also be granted to users who file a minimum of 500 000 per year, in exchange for the cooperation that these users bring to the postal service. The terms and conditions of this collaboration shall be the subject of a special agreement between the administration and each user concerned. | Pairmen shall be entitled to a special rate, provided that they are free from the machine at Postage, sorted and bagged by centralist and large city offices and deposited at least equal to 1 000 at the premises, days and times arrested in accordance with the postal service. An even smaller special rate may also be granted Users who file a minimum of 500 000 job packages per year, in return The cooperation that these users bring to the postal service. The terms of this collaboration are the subject of a specific agreement between the administration and each user concerned. |
| Section 3. -Printed and Samples | Section 3. -Printers and Samples |
| Item D. 13 | Item D. 13 |
| Tariff of " Printouts and samples " Is applicable: 1 ° To printed matter, that is to say all prints or reproductions obtained on paper or similar materials, parchment, cardboard, etc., by typography, engraving, lithography, autography, composter, wet patch, or by a Mechanical process other than the typewriter or the offset. | The price of the " Printouts and samples " Is applicable: 1 ° To printed matter, that is to say, all prints or reproductions obtained on paper or similar materials, parchment, cardboard, etc., by typography, engraving, lithography, autography, composter, wet patch or by mechanical process Any other than the typewriter or the offset. |
| Reproductions of a type copy made to the pen or typewriter and obtained by a mechanical method of polygraph other than the offset Printed on the condition that they are deposited at the office of the The minimum number of twenty copies perfectly identical. When a printed text reproduces the handwritten text, the words " Printed text " Must be affixed by one of the processes referred to above and in a visible manner; | Reproductions of a type copy made to the pen or typewriter and obtained by a mechanical method of polygraph other than the "Shall be deemed to be printed on the condition that it is deposited at the office of the post office at the minimum number of twenty copies perfectly identical. Where a printed text reproduces the handwritten text, the reference" Printed text " Must be affixed by one of the processes referred to above and clearly visible; |
| 2 ° To the samples, that is, the goods or fragments of goods shipped to make known a product. The Goods or articles presented as " Samples " Shall not in principle be of market value. The consignments referred to in this Article shall not, by themselves or by any accompanying documents, contain any kind of personal correspondence or be capable of taking place. In addition, unless otherwise specified by the Minister of Posts and Electronic Communications, they must be made in such a way that their contents can always be easily verified without deterioration of the packaging. | 2 ° To the samples, that is, the goods or fragments of goods shipped to make a product known. The goods or articles presented as " Samples " Shall not in principle be of market value. The consignments referred to in this Article shall not, by themselves or by any accompanying documents, contain any kind of personal correspondence or be capable of taking place. Except as otherwise specified by the Minister of Posts and Electronic Communications, they must be made in such a way that their contents can always be easily checked without deterioration of the packaging. |
| Item D. 14 | Item D. 14 |
| Also benefit from the tax on " Printouts and samples " : 1 ° Printing tests with or without the related manuscripts. Changes or additions relating to the correction, form or printing may be made to the tests; | Also benefit from the tax of the " Printouts and samples " : 1 ° Printing tests with or without the related manuscripts. It is permissible to test changes or additions relating to correction, form or printing; |
| 2 ° Copies of copies for printing in newspapers shipped under Envelope opened to the address of a newspaper or periodical journal. Shipments of handwritten copies up to the weight of 20 grams and paper copies can be removed at the station " Out of bag " Or distributed at home. Shipments of handwritten copies of which the weight exceeds 20 grams must, in order to benefit from the reduced rate, be compulsorily shipped under cover " Out of bag " To be removed at the station; | 2 ° Copies of copies for printing in newspapers sent under cover opened to the address of a newspaper or periodical journal. Shipment of handwritten copies to the weight of 20 Grams and shipments of printed copies can be removed at the station " Out of bag " Or distributed at home. Shipments of handwritten copies of which the weight exceeds 20 grams must, in order to benefit from the reduced rate, be compulsorily shipped under cover " Out of bag " To be removed at the station; |
| 3 ° The questionnaires with the visa of the Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques; 4 ° Reproductions by hand or layer of cadastral plans exchanged, under plies Between the administration of direct contributions and the cadastre and the owners. | 3 ° The questionnaires relating to the visa of the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies; 4 ° Reproductions by hand or layer of cadastral plans exchanged, in unfolded bends, Between direct and cadastral administration and owners. |
| Article D. 15 | Article D. 15 |
| By way of derogation from articles D. 13 and D. 14, printed or handwritten voter cards, printed or handwritten ballot papers and printed election circulars, sent under cover not enclosed or discovered during the election period, benefit from a tariff Special. Voter cards deposited at the post by town halls in An envelope closed for distribution at the home of the electors is exceptionally allowed under this tariff on the condition that the card is mailed during the election period and that the envelope is marked " Voter Card " As well as the designation of the sending town hall. | By way of derogation from Articles D. 13 and D. 14, printed or handwritten voter cards, printed ballots or manuscripts and election circulars Printed, shipped under cover not closed or uncovered during the election period, receive a special rate. Voter cards mailed to the office by the mayors in an envelope closed for distribution at the home of the electors are Exceptionally admitted to this tariff on condition that the card is shipped During the election period and the envelope is marked " Voter Card " |
| Article D. 16 | Article D. 16 |
| Les " Printouts and samples " Presented for postage in cash or postage by means of postage stamps obliterated in advance or prints of postage machines, deposited in a number at least equal to one thousand, sorted and stamped in accordance with the conditions laid down in the regulations, Have a special rate. | " Printouts and samples " Presented for postage in cash or postage by means of postage stamps obliterated in advance or prints of postage machines, deposited in a number at least equal to one thousand, sorted and stamped in accordance with the conditions laid down in the regulations, Have special rates. |
| Article D. 17 | Article D. 17 |
| Printed matter and samples may, without any additional tax, include Handwritten or printed annotations authorized by order of the Minister Electronic communications and positions. | Printed matter and samples may, without any additional tax, include handwritten or printed annotations authorized by order of the Minister of Post and Electronic communications. |
| Section 4. -Periodic logs and written [...] | Section 4. -Periodical journals and writing [...] |
| Article D. 19-3 | Article D. 19-3 |
| To take advantage of press rates, newspapers and writings Shall have received a registration certificate issued by the Joint Committee on Publications and Press Agencies or one of its sub-committees and be classified in one of the categories referred to in Articles D. 18 or D. 19. In addition, the registration certificate shall indicate whether the publication benefits from the provisions of Article D. 19-2. Periodicals and periodicals must first be registered with the departmental management of the posts in which the place of deposit belongs. This registration is free of charge. | To receive press rates, journals and periodicals must have received a registration certificate issued by the Joint Committee on Publications and Agencies. Press or one of its sub-committees and be classified in one of the categories referred to in Articles D. 18 or D. 19. In addition, the registration certificate shall indicate whether the publication benefits from the provisions of Article D. 19-2. Periodicals and periodicals must first be registered with the departmental management of the posts in which the place of deposit belongs. This registration is free of charge. A contract between La Poste and the publishers specifies how the press rates are to be implemented. |
| Article D. 21 | Article D. 21 |
| Journals and periodicals published in a non-member state of the European Union are subject to appropriate pricing separately from the press rate. | Published journals and periodicals In a non-member state of the European Union Adapted pricing separate from the press rate. |
| Journals and periodicals published in a non-member state of the European Union, deposited in La Poste in France, are entitled to the press rates when the The country in question admits by reciprocity French periodical newspapers and periodicals given to the postal operator in its territory for the benefit of the tariff provided for by its internal rules in favour of the objects of the same category. | Journals and periodicals published in a non-member state European Commission, deposited at La Poste in France, shall be entitled to the press rates where the country concerned admits by reciprocity French periodical newspapers and periodicals given to the postal operator in its territory for the benefit of the tariff provided for by its Internal regulation in favour of objects of the same category. |
| The Minister responsible for posts shall publish the list of States with which a reciprocal agreement as provided for in the preceding paragraph shall be drawn up. | The Minister responsible for posts publishes the list of states with Which is established a reciprocity agreement as provided for in the preceding paragraph. |
| Section 5. -Sound Magazines | Section 5. -Sound Magazines |
| Article D. 29 | Article D. 29 |
| To qualify for the reduced rate provided for, the " Audio magazines " Must comply with the following conditions: 1. The main purpose of the distribution of sound documents constituting information of general interest is to be essential; these documents and the printed texts relating directly to it must be submitted to the Less than one third of the total area of the magazine; | To be eligible for the reduced rate in their favour, the " Audio magazines " Must comply with the following conditions: 1. The main purpose of the distribution of sound documents constituting information of general interest is to be essential; these documents and the printed texts relating directly to it must be submitted to the Less than one third of the magazine's total area; |
| 2 ° Exclude records specifically designed and developed for the production of the magazine. Such recordings shall be an integral part of the latter and, as such, shall be physically attached to them; they shall not, in particular, be subject to separate use or distribution; 3 ° Comport a permanent title Followed by indication " Audio magazine " ; | 2 ° Excludes records specifically designed and developed for the production of the magazine. Such recordings shall be an integral part of the latter and, as such, shall be physically attached to them; they shall not, in particular, be subject to separate use or distribution; 3 ° Comport a permanent title Followed by indication " Audio magazine " ; |
| 4 ° Wear the address of the administration headquarters, the name of the director or manager, and the number or date of issue; 5 ° Learn regularly at least once a month; 6 ° Etre Compulsorily available to the public in the form of a subscription; this obligation does not, however, preclude the sale to the number; | 4 ° Wear the address of the seat of the administration, the name of the director or manager and The indication of the issue number or date; 5 ° Learn regularly at least once By month; 6 ° Must be offered to the public as a subscription; this obligation does not, however, prevent sales to the number; |
| 7 ° Being shipped in mobile or under envelope Shall not contain any other handwritten mention other than those authorized on the " Printouts and samples " ; 8 ° Be pre-enrolled in the departmental electronic communications and post office, which is the responsibility of the sending desk. | 7 ° To be shipped under mobile or open envelopes and not Have no other handwritten mention than those authorized on the " Printouts and samples " ; 8 ° Prior to the departmental management of electronic posts and communications, which is the responsibility of the mailing depot office. |
| Article D. 30 | Article D. 30 |
| " Audio magazines " Failure to comply with the provisions of Article D. 29 shall be subject, according to their weight, to the normal fees applicable to the " Printouts and samples " Or " PQuarters ". These include these taxes: | " Audio magazines " Failure to comply with the provisions of Article D. 29 shall be subject, according to their weight, to the normal fees applicable to the " Printouts and samples " Or " PQuarters ". These include: |
| 1 °" Audio magazines " Broadcast for advertising purposes; 2 ° Those in which advertisements or reclames exceed two-thirds of the area of the number, for all advertisers, or 10 % for the same advertiser, whether advertisements or reclames are made to Free or expensive title; 3 ° Those whose publication spans a limited period. | 1 ° " Audio magazines " Broadcast for advertising purposes; 2 ° Those in which advertisements or reclames exceed two-thirds of the area of the number, for all advertisers, or 10 % for the same advertiser, whether advertisements or reclames are made to Free or expensive title; 3 ° Those whose publication spans a limited period. |
| Article D. 31 | Article D. 31 |
| The reduced rate is, On the other hand, consented to Audio magazines " Filed under the following conditions: 1. Shipments must be filed by publishers or their direct agents (printers or routing companies); | The reduced rate is, on the other hand, consented only to " Audio magazines " Filed under the following conditions: 1. Shipments must be filed by publishers or their direct agents (printers or routing companies); |
| 2 ° Shipments must be cleared at Postage, to be deposited, sorted and stamped by departments and distribution offices and to understand only " "Sound Magazines", excluding any other object of correspondence. In addition, the shipping bands or envelopes must bear the title of the magazine, followed by a very apparent reference to: " Audio magazine ". | 2 ° Shipments must be free of postage, be deposited, sorted and stamped by departments and distribution offices, and only include" "Sound Magazines", excluding any other object of correspondence. In addition, the shipping bands or envelopes must bear the title of the magazine, followed by a very apparent reference to: " Audio magazine ". |
| Section 6. -Specific provisions | Section 6. -Special provisions |
| Article D. 32 | Article D. 32 |
| Cadastral booklets exchanged between the administration of direct contributions and Of the cadastre and the owners shall be admitted to a special rate up to the maximum weight of 500 grams. | The cadastral booklets exchanged between the administration of direct contributions and the cadastre and the owners are Admitted to a special rate up to the maximum weight of 500 grams. |
| Item D. 33 | Item D. 33 |
| Raised prints for the use of the blind are exempt from the postage and duty tax Special requirements relating to the formalities of recommendation, receipt, urgency, express notice, claim and refund, under the conditions and limits laid down by the regulations. | Forms in relief of use Persons who are blind are exempt from the postage meter and Special rights relating to the formalities of recommendation, notice of receipt, urgency, express notice, claim and refund, under the conditions and limits laid down by the regulations. |
| Chapter V. - Conditions for Admission of Correspondence Objects to the International Regime | Chapter V.-Conditions for Admission of Correspondence Objects to the International Regime |
| Item D. 34 | Article D. 34 |
| The exchange of common or recommended correspondence between France and the overseas departments, on the one hand, and the member countries of the Universal Postal Union, on the other hand, is carried out under the conditions set out in The Universal Postal Convention and its regulations, subject to the application of the special arrangements authorized by the Universal Postal Convention. | The exchange of common or recommended correspondence between France and the Overseas departments, on the one hand, and the Member States of the Union Universal postal service, on the other hand, is carried out under the conditions laid down in the Universal Postal Convention and its regulation, subject to the application of the special arrangements authorised by the Convention. |
| Article D. 35 | Article D. 35 |
| The exchange of objects with declared value between, on the one hand, France and the overseas departments and, on the other hand, the countries that have joined or Acceding to the Universal Postal Union Agreement concerning Objects with declared value are carried out under the conditions determined by this arrangement and its regulations, subject to the application of special schemes. | The exchange of objects with declared value between, of a On the other hand, France and the overseas departments and, on the other hand, the countries which have acceded to or acceding to the Universal Postal Union Agreement concerning objects with declared value, shall be carried out under the conditions laid down by that Agreement. Arrangement and settlement, subject to the application of the plans Individuals. |
| Article D. 36 | Article D. 36 |
| The service of " Post-subscribe " In the relations between, on the one hand, France and the overseas departments and, on the other hand, the countries which have acceded to or acceding to the Universal Postal Union arrangement concerning periodical subscriptions to newspapers and periodicals, Shall be carried out under the conditions laid down by that arrangement and the annexed Regulations, subject to the application of the special schemes. | The service of the " Post-subscribe " In the relations between, on the one hand, France and the overseas departments and, on the other hand, the countries which have acceded to or acceding to the Universal Postal Union arrangement concerning periodical subscriptions to newspapers and periodicals, Shall be carried out under the conditions laid down by that arrangement and the annexed Regulations, subject to the application of the special schemes. |
| Title II. -Postage, Recommendation and Load | Title II. -Postage, Recommendation, and Load |
| Chapter I. -Postage | Chapter I. -Postage |
| Article D. 38 | Article D. 38 |
| Postal administration and electronic communications are authorized to issue a coupon Usable in the conditions laid down by a ministerial order. | The administration of electronic posts and communications is authorized to issue a response coupon that can be used under conditions fixed by a Ministerial Order. |
| Article D. 41 | Article D. 41 |
| The following are considered valid for enfranchisement of postage meter machines that are placed in service with The authorization of the administration of electronic communications and positions. | Are considered valid for the postage of correspondence objects, the imprints of postage-paid machines With the authority of the administration of posts and Electronic communications. |
| Postal administration and electronic communications are authorized to consent to individuals, on the amount of postage paid by machines Postage or stamps obliterated in advance, a discount that cannot exceed 1 %. A Ministerial Order countersigned by the Minister of Finance determines the conditions under which it may be granted. | Electronic mail and communications authority is authorized to consent to On the amount of postage paid by postage-paid or obliterated postage stamps, a discount which may not exceed 1 %. A Ministerial Order countersigned by the Minister of Finance determines the conditions under which it may be granted. |
| Postal administration and electronic communications are authorized to Consent to the holders of a specific postal code number because of the importance of the mail received a maximum discount of 2 % on the amount of postage paid by them to the postage meter. The amount and method of calculation of the remission and the conditions for the application of the provisions shall be fixed by order of the Secretary of State for posts and electronic communications. | The administration of posts and Electronic communications is authorized to consent to the holders of a specific postal code number because of the importance of the mail received a maximum discount of 2 % on the amount of the postage paid by them to the machine at Postage. The amount and method of calculating the remission and the conditions for the application of the provisions shall be fixed by order of the Secretary of State for posts and electronic communications. |
| Article D. 42 | Section D. 42 |
| The Minister of Posts and Electronic Communications is authorized to issue special postage stamps bearing, regardless of the payment of the tax Normal postage, the collection of a surtax whose product is Assigned to the French Red Cross. | The Minister of Posts and Electronic Communications is authorized to issue special postage stamps bearing, independently of the payment of the normal fee Of postage, the collection of a surtax which is attributed to the French Red Cross. |
| Article D. 44 | Article D. 44 |
| In the Internal service, pre-clearance of objects from Correspondence is not mandatory except for items loaded or recommended, urgent or distributable items by special bearer, notices of receipt, mail-outs. | In the Internal service, the pre-clearance of objects of correspondence is not compulsory, except in respect of items loaded or recommended, urgent or distributable items by special bearer, notices of receipt, consignments |
| Item D. 45 | Article D. 45 |
| Correspondence objects that are not or insufficiently cleared give rise to the perception on the addressee and, in the case of a refusal of the addressee, of a Tax equal to the insufficient postage to which a fixed processing fee is added. | Correspondence objects that are not or underpaid give rise to the perception on the addressee and, in the case of Refusal of the latter, on the consignor, of a fee equal to the deficiency Postage to which a fixed processing fee is added. |
| Article D. 46 | Article D. 46 |
| By way of derogation from the provisions of the article D. 45, shall only be subject to the normal postage fee, plus a fixed surcharge, the reply-to-reply, the use of which has been authorized by the administration of electronic posts and communications and which are returned not Cleared to the holder of the authorization. This exemption Applies only to responses sent in the form of postcards or letters from the first two weight steps. These shipments cannot be recommended. Authorizations are issued for up to one year. For the amount of surcharges, a minimum levy per authorization is payable. Permanent authorisations may also be granted subject to a minimum of traffic and special distribution arrangements fixed by Administration. The cards or envelopes must conform to their format and presentation to the electronic communications and postal administration model. Those that are broadcast under the cover of a Periodical publication give rise to the payment of a fee Section D. 28. The administration of electronic positions and communications is authorized to defer the distribution of response correspondencyto the requirements of the service. When issuing The authorisation, the holder must subscribe to the commitment to pay the amount of the postage plus the corresponding surcharges, or, where appropriate, the minimum collection provided for in this Article. The fees to be collected are Must be taken from the user's current account. Reply-replies filed after the expiry of the period of validity or after suspension of a permanent authorisation give rise to the application of the double clearance fee, in accordance with the provisions of Article D. 45. | By way of derogation from the provisions of Article D. 45, only the normal postage fee, plus a fixed surcharge, shall be subject-to-reply, the use of which has been authorized by the administration of Electronic communications and positions that are returned not This exemption applies only to responses sent in the form of postcards or letters from the first two weight steps. These shipments cannot be recommended. Authorizations are issued for up to one year. For the amount of surcharges, a minimum levy per authorization is payable. Permanent authorisations may also be granted subject to a minimum of traffic and special distribution arrangements fixed by Administration. The cards or envelopes must conform to their format and presentation to the electronic communications and postal administration model. Those that are broadcast under the cover of a Periodical publication give rise to the payment of a fee Section D. 28. The administration of electronic positions and communications is authorized to defer the distribution of response correspondencyto the requirements of the service. When issuing The authorisation, the holder must subscribe to the commitment to pay the amount of the postage plus the corresponding surcharges, or, where appropriate, the minimum collection provided for in this Article. The fees to be collected are Must be taken from the user's current account. Reply-replies filed after the expiry of the period of validity or after suspension of a permanent authorisation give rise to the application of the double clearance fee, in accordance with the provisions of Article D. 45. |
| Chapter II: Recommendation and Load | Chapter II: Recommendation and Load |
| Article D. 47 | Article D. 47 |
| Except for " Printed and samples ", reply-to-reply, and periodical newspapers and writings other than those paid off at the rate of" Other newspapers ", the objects of correspondence entrusted to the postal service may be recommended. The consignments admitted to the recommendation shall be guaranteed against the risks of loss and received in accordance with the conditions laid down in Articles L. 8 and L. 9. | Except for " Printed and samples ", reply-to-reply, and periodical newspapers and writings other than those paid off at the rate of" Other newspapers ", the items of correspondence entrusted to the postal service may be recommended. The consignments admitted to the recommendation shall be guaranteed against the risks of loss and received in accordance with the conditions laid down in Articles L. 8 And L. 9. |
| Item D. 48 | Item D. 48 |
| No special packaging is required for recommended shipments that remain subject to this requirement Rules specific to the category to which they belong. | No special packaging is required for recommended shipments that remain subject to the rules of the category to which they belong. |
| Item D. 49 | Article D. 49 |
| The recommended objects are deposited at the post offices. | The recommended objects are deposited at the post office counters. |
| Article D. 50 | Article D. 50 |
| Any taxes that are subject to the recommended objects must be paid by the sender. | Any taxes of any kind Liable to the recommended objects must be paid by the sender. |
| Article D. 51 | Article D. 51 |
| Within the limits of the article R. 3 (1 °), second paragraph, of values of any kind, to The exclusion of gold and silver, jewelry and precious objects, may be inserted in the recommended letters. | Within the limits provided for in the second paragraph of Article R. 3 (1 °), values of any kind, to The exclusion of gold and silver, jewelry and precious objects can be inserted in the recommended letters. |
| Article D. 52 | Article D. 52 |
| In recommended packages, it is permitted to insert gold or Money, other than legal tender coins, provided that the value of these materials is not greater than the amount of the allowance in case of loss of shipments. | In recommended packages, it is Permitted to insert gold or silver material, other than legal tender coins, provided that the value of such materials is not greater than the amount of the allowance in case of loss of shipments. |
| Article D. 53 | Article D. 53 |
| The consignments with declared value are intended for the transport of the values listed in Article D. 55 and the documents referred to in Article D. 56. These consignments shall be issued against receipt and shall be guaranteed against the risks of Loss, deterioration and despoliation, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article L. 10. The declaration of value shall be carried in all letters on the aforementioned shipment and shall state the amount of the values sent. The maximum of Authorized value declaration is fixed by Order in Council. | Consignments with declared value shall be used for the transport of the values listed in Article D. 55 and to the documents referred to in Article D. 56. Such consignments shall be issued against receipt and shall be guaranteed against the risks of loss, deterioration and Spoliation, under the conditions laid down in Article L. 10. The declaration of value shall be carried in all letters on the said shipment and shall set out the amount of the values sent. The maximum value declaration allowed shall be Fixed by decree. |
| Article D. 54 | Article D. 54 |
| Depending on the nature of the inserted values, the consignments with declared value must be presented in the form of a letter, box, or packet. Shipments with declared value Are subject to specific conditions, specific to each of the three categories, letter, box or package. | Depending on the nature of the values inserted, the consignments with declared value must be presented in the form of Letter, box, or packet. Declared shipments are Subject to specific packings, specific to each of the three categories, letter, box, or package. |
| Item D. 55 | Item D. 55 |
| Les Values that can be insured against a prior declaration are: 1 ° In the letters or boxes: Bank notes, coupons, dividends and interest payable to bearer, paper values of any kind, jewelry and precious objects, gold and silver materials, including French or foreign coinage Legal; 2 ° In packages: Bank notes and other bearer values, as well as paper values of all kinds, items of market value, excluding jewellery and precious objects, gold and silver materials. | Values Eligible for advance declaration are: 1 ° In the letters or boxes: Bank notes, coupons, dividends and interest payable to bearer, paper values of any kind, jewelry and precious objects, gold and silver materials, including French or foreign coinage Legal; 2 ° In packages: Bank notes and other bearer values, as well as paper values of any kind, items of market value, excluding jewellery and precious objects, gold and silver materials. |
| Article D. 56 | Article D. 56 |
| Documents without intrinsic value (mortgage securities, drafts or other similar documents, plans, quotes, contracts, etc.) sent by The position may be subject to a declaration of value corresponding to the Costs of replacing the said documents and for an amount the maximum of which is fixed by decree. These documents can be inserted into the letters, boxes or packages. | Documents without intrinsic value (mortgage securities, drafts or other similar documents, plans, quotes, contracts, etc.) Sent by mail may be the subject of a declaration of value corresponding to the replacement cost of the said documents and for an amount the maximum of which is fixed by decree. These documents can be inserted into the letters, boxes, or packages. |
| Article D. 57 | Article D. 57 |
| The sender of a recommended object Or with declared value may request that it be given notice of receipt of the object by the addressee. | The sender of a registered object or with a declared value may request that it be given notice of the Receive this object by the recipient. |
| TITLE IV. -Postal Franchise | TITLE IV. -Postal Franchise |
| Article D. 73 | Article D. 73 |
| Franchise allowed: 1 ° Ordinary correspondence received by the President of The Republic; 2 ° Correspondence for which treaties or laws provide for this regime. | Franchise: 1 ° Ordinary correspondence received by the President of the Republic; 2 ° Correspondence for which treaties or laws provide for this regime. |
| Article D. 74 | Article D. 74 |
| Benefits performed by La Poste under the deductible shall be paid by the State in accordance with the rules laid down in Article 38 of the terms of reference of La Poste. | Benefits performed by La Poste under the deductible are Paid by the State in accordance with the procedures defined in Article 38 of the Specifications of La Poste. |
| Article D. 75 | Article D. 75 |
| Shipments Shall be subject to the same conditions of admission as other objects of the same nature entrusted to the postal service, subject to special arrangements for admission fixed by order of the minister responsible for posts. | Franchise shipments are subject to the same conditions The other objects of the same nature entrusted to the postal service, subject to special arrangements for admission fixed by the minister responsible for posts. |
| Article D. 76 | Article D. 76 |
| With the exception of the correspondence referred to in paragraph 1 of Article D. 73 of this Code, duty-free items must be deposited at the wicket of a reception point The Post. Failing this, they shall be treated as objects of correspondence not cleared, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article D. 645 of this Code. | With the exception of the correspondence referred to in Article D. 73 of this Code, Duty-free items are required to be deposited at the point of reception at La Poste. Otherwise, they shall be treated as non-postage-paid correspondence, as provided for in Article D. 645 of this Code. |
| Article D. 77 | Article D. 77 |
| La Poste is founded, at the time of filing the shipment at the point of entry at a point of reception of La Poste, to ask the sender of a shipment duty free to provide proof of that right. | La Poste is founded, At the time of the deposit of the sending at the point of reception of La Poste, to ask for The sender of a free shipment to provide proof of this right. |
| TITLE V.-Postal code. | TITLE V.-Postal code. |
| Item D. 81 | Article D. 81 |
| The Minister of Posts and Electronic Communications is responsible for organizing and controlling the postal parcel service in France and in the departments Overseas. In mainland France and the coastal islands, postal parcel service is limited to exchanges with Corsica and overseas departments and territories as well as international relations. | The Minister of Posts and electronic communications is responsible for the organisation and control of postal parcel service in France and overseas departments. In mainland France and the coastal islands, postal parcel service is limited to exchanges with Corsica and overseas departments and territories as well as international relations. |
| Article D. 81-1 | Article D. 81-1 |
| The list of foreign countries, with which parcel traffic receives preferential treatment under an agreement entered into between The State and the Société nationale des chemins de fer français, is fixed by order of the Minister for posts and electronic communications after the opinion of the Minister for Foreign Affairs. | The list of foreign countries, with which the traffic in parcel post benefits from a preferential scheme provided for by a Agreement between the State and the Société nationale des chemins de fer français, shall be fixed by order of the Minister for posts and electronic communications after the opinion of the Minister for Foreign Affairs. |
| Article D. 82 | Article D. 82 |
| In the relations between mainland France (including the coastal islands) and overseas territories as well as in international relations, the exchange of parcel post is carried out under the conditions laid down By the arrangements of the Universal Postal Union concerning postal parcels and consignments against reimbursement, their final protocols and their implementing regulations or in accordance with the provisions of the arrangements concluded with the countries which do not join Not to the above-mentioned acts. The exchange of parcel post with Corsica and the overseas departments shall be subject to the same conditions where there is no derogation from special provisions laid down by the Minister for posts and electronic communications. The latter may not be subject to assessments of any kind, as well as the principal and incidental taxes accruing to the annex to the electronic posts and electronic communications, and which remain subject to the rules of the arrangements | In relations between mainland France (including the coastal islands) and overseas territories as well as in international relations, the exchange of parcel post is carried out in the Conditions laid down in the arrangements of the Universal Postal Union concerning Postal parcels and consignments against reimbursement, their final protocols and implementing regulations or in accordance with the provisions of the arrangements with countries which do not adhere to the aforesaid acts. The exchange of parcel post with Corsica and the overseas departments shall be subject to the same conditions where there is no derogation from special provisions laid down by the Minister for posts and electronic communications. The latter may not be subject to assessments of any kind, as well as the principal and incidental taxes accruing to the annex to the electronic posts and electronic communications, and which remain subject to the rules of the arrangements |
| Article D. 83 | Article D. 83 |
| The operating conditions of the service by the land, sea and air carriers and the Responsibilities which they incur shall be fixed by the specifications, the Texts on the coordination of transport or special conventions. | The conditions for the performance of the service by the land, sea and air carriers and the responsibilities they incur shall be fixed by the Specifications, transport coordination texts or special conventions. |
| Article D. 84-1 | Article D. 84-1 |
| Offices of Position participate in the Small Parcel Service of the Corporation Of the French railways under the conditions laid down by the administration of electronic posts and communications in agreement with the said company. | Post offices are involved in the service of small packages of The Société nationale des chemins de fer français under the conditions established by the administration of electronic communications and postal services in agreement with the said company. |
| Article D. 85 | Item D. 85 |
| Tax In respect of postal parcels exchanged in the relations referred to in Article D. 82 shall contain, in accordance with the provisions of the Universal Postal Union arrangements concerning postal parcels and consignments against reimbursement: (a) Territorial quotas allocated to the budget annex for electronic communications and postal services or to French carriers; (b) Quotas for sea or air transport; (c) Quotas due to Intermediate administrations or services; (d) Territorial quotas allocated to the administrations or services of destination; (e) The ancillary fees provided for by the aforesaid arrangements. | Taxes Collected for parcel post exchanged in the relations referred to in the article D. 82 shall contain, in accordance with the provisions of the Universal Postal Union arrangements concerning parcel post and refund mail: (a) Territorial quotas allocated to the budget annex for electronic communications and postal services or to French carriers; (b) Quotas for sea or air transport; (c) Quotas due to Administrations or intermediary services; (d) Territorial quotas allocated to administrations or services of destination; (e) The ancillary taxes provided for by the aforesaid arrangements. |
| Article D. 86 | Article D. 86 |
| The extent of the service, the amount of allowances, territorial, sea, air and transit quotas, as well as any major or incidental taxes accruing to the schedule of posts and communications Electronic or French carriers shall be fixed by decision of the Minister for posts and electronic communications taking into account, where appropriate, the provisions of the specifications, the texts on the coordination of transport or of the Special conventions referred to in Article D. 83. | The scope of the service, the amount of allowances, territorial, sea, air and transit quotas, as well as any major or incidental taxes accruing to the Annex to the electronic or electronic communications French carriers shall be fixed by decision of the Minister for posts and electronic communications, taking into account, where appropriate, the provisions of the specifications, the texts on the coordination of transport or special conventions Under Article D. 83. |
| Article D. 87 | Article D. 87 |
| The regulations of the Universal Postal Union's arrangements for postal parcels and remittances are Applicable to parcel post in the domestic regimes of the Department of Corsica and the overseas departments where no special provision has been enacted by the Minister for posts and electronic communications. Like those provided for in Article D. 82, these special provisions shall not be subject to quotas of any kind as well as principal and ancillary taxes. | The regulatory provisions of the The Universal Postal Union concerning postal parcels and remittances are applicable to parcel post in the domestic regimes of the Department of Corsica and the overseas departments where no special provision Was not enacted by the Minister of Posts and Communications Electronic. Like those provided for in Article D. 82, these special provisions shall not cover quotas of any kind as well as principal and ancillary taxes. |
| Article D. 88 | Article D. 88 |
| Posted or abandoned mail packages for six months are delivered to the service of the estates for sale to the State, under the deduction of taxes and charges due to Carriers, if applicable. Similarly, the proceeds from the sale of articles contained in parcel post and subject to deterioration or corruption shall be paid to the service of the fields, if it cannot be delivered to the sender or the consignee. In case of impossibility of sale for any cause, damaged or corrupted objects are destroyed. | Postal parcels abandoned or outstanding for six months are delivered to the service of the domains for Be sold for the benefit of the State, under the deduction of taxes and charges due to carriers, if applicable. Similarly, the proceeds from the sale of articles contained in parcel post and subject to deterioration or corruption shall be paid to the service of the fields, if it cannot be delivered to the sender or the consignee. In case of impossibility of sale for any cause, damaged or corrupted objects are destroyed. |
| Article D. 89 | Article D. 89 |
| All A mail package containing letters or notes with the character of current or personal correspondence is treated as a letter of maximum weight not postage paid from the same source and bearing the same address. However, if the weight of the package is less than the maximum weight fixed for the letters, the tax to be collected is based on the actual weight of the package. If the parcel contains only one letter or note, the letter is treated as a non-postage-paid letter. The same provisions apply to registered mail packages containing unauthorized entries. | Any mail package that contains letters or notes that have the current or personal correspondence character is treated as a letter of maximum weight not postage paid from the same source and bearing the same address. However, if the weight of the package is less than the maximum weight fixed for the letters, the tax to be collected is based on the actual weight of the package. If the parcel contains only one letter or note, it is treated as a non-postage-paid letter. The same provisions apply to registered mail packages containing unauthorized entries. |
| TITLE VI. -Postal distribution | TITLE VI. -Postal delivery |
| Chapter I. -Home Distribution | Chapter I. -Home Distribution |
| Article D. 90 | Article D. 90 |
| Postal administration and electronic communications collect objects from Correspondence the transportation of which is entrusted to it and distributes them every business day to the address indicated by the shipper. To that effect, the buildings constructed on or after a date to be determined by the Minister of Equipment and the Secretary of State for posts and communications Electronic mail must include mailboxes to ensure the security of correspondence and the speed of distribution. | Electronic Communications and Postal Administration Collects the objects of correspondence entrusted to it and distributes them every working day to the address indicated by the sender. To that effect, the buildings constructed from a date to be fixed by order The spouse of the Minister of Equipment and the Secretary of State for posts and Electronic communications must have mailbox equipment to ensure the security of matches and the speed of distribution. |
| | The Buildings constructed on or after a date fixed by joint order of the Minister of Equipment and the Minister responsible for the positions must include an equipment of mailboxes to ensure the security of correspondence and the speed of the Distribution. |
| Failing such a Equipment, objects of correspondence shall be put in place at the post office in accordance with the terms and time limits fixed by the Minister of PTT. | In the absence of such equipment, the objects of correspondence Are set up at the post office in accordance with the terms and time limits set by the Minister of PTT. |
| | In the absence of mailboxes or an installation of Receipt of accessible correspondence, correspondence objects Are, where possible, pending and, if not, referred back to the sender. |
| Conventions may, on the other hand, be entered into by the Authority for the service of buildings which, by Nature, location or assignment, justify specific operating conditions. | Agreements may, on the other hand, be entered into by the Authority for the service of buildings which, by nature, situation or Assignment, justify special conditions Agreements may be concluded by postal service providers for the service of buildings which, by their nature, situation or assignment, justify special operating conditions. |
| Article D. 91 | Article D. 91 |
| Postal administration and electronic communications are authorized to be distributed by special bearer in all Departments, including overseas departments, any object of Postal mail order when the sender has requested it on the subscription and paid the corresponding fee. | Postal administration and electronic communications are authorized to distribute By special bearer in all departments, including overseas departments, all correspondence of postal origin where the shipper has applied for it on the subscription and paid the corresponding fee. |
| Article D. 92 | Article D. 92 |
| Distributors who serve locations not equipped with a post office or sections that are removed from a common office seat are required to act as an intermediary between And their home office, as determined by the Minister of Posts and Electronic Communications, for certain transactions that can only be performed at the post offices. Regardless of the Taxes levied for the benefit of the State, each of these transactions gives rise to The distributor who is in charge during the tour, to the collection of a commission fee. | Distributors who serve communities not equipped with a post office or sections excluded from a common seat An office, are required to act as an intermediary between individuals and their home office, subject to conditions determined by the Minister of Posts and Electronic Communications, for certain transactions that cannot be performed At the offices of the post office. Regardless of the fees charged to the For the benefit of the State, each of these operations takes place, for the benefit of the distributor who is responsible for it during the tour, to the perception of a right of commission. |
| Chapter II. -Point Distribution | Chapter II. -Teller distribution |
| Article D. 93 | Article D. 93 |
| Individuals with their homes or business establishments, or An industrial property in the electoral district of a post office may be authorized to withdraw connections to the office itself, under conditions determined by the order of the Minister for Electronic Communications and Communications. | Individuals who have their homes or institutions Commercial or industrial in the electoral district of a post office may be authorized to withdraw their correspondence to the office itself, under the conditions determined by the order of the Minister of Posts and Electronic Communications. |
| TITLE VII. -Marine station | TITLE VII. -Marine station |
| Article D. 94-1 | Article D. 94-1 |
| Any shipowner of a ship to call in a port of metropolitan France is Having to make known to the Department of electronic positions and communications and to the qualified representative of the station at the port of call, at least one month in advance, on the presumed day of departure of the ship Which ports this ship will receive later in its Travel, specifying for each port the probable arrival and departure dates. | Every shipowner of a ship calling in a port of Metropolitan France is required to make known to the Ministry of Posts and Electronic communications as well as the qualified representative of the station at the port of call, at least one month in advance, on the presumed day of departure of the ship. It will also be required to indicate which ports this ship will affect Later in the course of his trip, specifying for each port the dates of arrival and Probable departure. |
| Article D. 94-2 | Article D. 94-2 |
| No ship's captain is allowed to sail from any port in the metropolis. For any destination, without having a certificate from the qualified representative of the postal service of the place, noting the delivery of the mail despatches or indicating that the postal service did not have to give it to him. This measure does not apply to services sailing from a port of the metropolis to another port in the metropolis. | No ship's captain from any port in the city, for Any destination, without having a certificate from the qualified representative of the postal service of the place, noting the delivery of the mail despatches or indicating that the postal service did not have to give it to him. This measure does not apply to services sailing from a port in the metropolis to another port in the metropolis. |
| Article D. 94-3 | Article D. 94-3 |
| On arrival at the port of destination, any ship's master shall deliver his or her certificate and dispatches to the qualified representative of the duty station at the landing site; he shall draw a receipt from him upon his return to a port of Metropolis shall deliver to the qualified representative of the postal service Issues a recognition. | Upon arrival at the port of destination, a ship's master shall deliver the certificate and dispatches to the qualified representative of the duty station at the landing site; Received that upon his return to a port in the metropolis he shall deliver a recognition to the qualified representative of the post office of the place. |
| Article D. 94-4 | Article D. 94-4 |
| Every shipowner of a ship to do At a port of the overseas departments or territories shall make known, at least one month in advance, to the qualified representative of the postal service of the place: -the presumed date of departure of the ship from the port under consideration; -the date of arrival of the ship in the port of destination of metropolitan France. A master of a ship cannot leave without having a certificate from the representative Qualified for the post office of the port of call mentioning the number of postal dispatches that were given to him or that the postal service had no dispatches to remit to him. Arrived at the port of destination, the captain must Deliver the certificate to the qualified representative for the positions in the place where he or she is Issued. | Any shipowner of a ship calling at a port in the overseas departments or territories shall make known, at least one month in advance, to the qualified representative of the postal service Location: -the presumed date of departure of the ship from the port under consideration; -the date of arrival of the ship in the port of destination of metropolitan France. A master of a ship cannot leave without having a certificate from the representative Qualified for the post office of the port of call mentioning the number of postal dispatches that were given to him or that the postal service had no dispatches to remit to him. Arrived at the port of destination, the captain must Deliver the certificate to the qualified representative for the positions in the place where he or she is Issues received. |
| Article D. 95-1 | Article D. 95-1 |
| Exchange of despatches between posts and communications officers Electronic and captains of free buildings, that is to say not recognised as postage and not benefiting, on the other hand, of the premiums provided for by the Merchant Shipping Act, is carried out on the maritime dock in the vicinity of the ships. The costs of transport between the post office and the point chosen for exchanges are the responsibility of the administration of electronic posts and communications. | The exchange of dispatches between agents of the The administration of electronic posts and communications and masters of free buildings, that is to say not recognised as a post office and not benefiting, on the other hand, from the premiums provided for by the Merchant Shipping Act, shall be carried out on the The marine wharf near ships. The cost of transportation between the post office and the point chosen for exchanges is the responsibility of the electronic communications and postal administration. |
| Article D. 95-2 | Article D. 95-2 |
| Free ships may be required to provide the service of parcel post. The terms and conditions of remuneration for this transportation shall be determined by the Minister of Posts and Communications In the framework of the provisions of the Postal Union Agreement Universal for parcel post. | Free ships may be required to provide the service of parcel post. The terms and conditions of remuneration for such carriage shall be determined by the Minister of Post and Electronic communications, within the framework of the provisions of the Universal Postal Union arrangement concerning postal parcels. |
| Article D. 95-3 | Article D. 95-3 |
| Compensation Allocated by The administration of electronic posts and communications to the shipowners of free vessels sailing between France and the overseas departments or territories shall be fixed by decree adopted by the Minister for Posts and Communications Electronic, countersigned by the Minister of Finance. | The remuneration allocated by the administration of electronic posts and communications to the shipowners of free ships sailing between France and the departments Overseas Territories shall be fixed by order issued by the Minister of Post and Electronic communications, countersigned by the Minister of Finance |
The President,
J.-L. Silicani
